House Bill 140 Alabama 2026 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Chris SellsRepresentative

Republican

Session

2026 Regular Session

Title

County subdivisions; developer transfers to immediate family members, subdivision regulation exceptions limited to 24 months

Summary

HB140 would cap the exemption for transferring land to immediate family members from subdivision regulations at 24 months, limited to counties that require plat-based land division, and update the code language.

What This Bill Does

It tightens the current exemption for transferring land to immediate family members by limiting it to 24 months and only in counties that require land division by recorded plat. If a non-family transfer occurs within 24 months of such an exempt transfer, the land would be subject to the county's subdivision regulations. It also makes nonsubstantive, technical revisions to update the code language and sets the effective date for October 1, 2026.

Who It Affects

• Developers or landowners who plan to transfer land to an immediate family member: the transfer would be exempt from subdivision regulations for up to 24 months, but only in counties that require platting; if a non-family transfer happens within that window, the land falls under subdivision regulations.
• Counties with a plat-based land division requirement and their officials (county commissions, engineers) and neighboring landowners/utilities: the exemption applies only in those counties, and normal subdivision review and notice processes continue to apply.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 11-24-2 to cap the interfamily transfer exemption from subdivision regulations at 24 months and to limit it to counties that require division of land by recorded plat.
• If a sale, deed, or transfer to a non-immediate-family member occurs within 24 months of an exempt interfamily transfer, the land becomes subject to applicable county subdivision regulations.
• Includes nonsubstantive, technical revisions to update the code language to current style and establishes October 1, 2026 as the effective date.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 11, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Property & Estates